by Byron Schlomach | Jan 3, 2018 | Research
Electrologist (Hair Removal) Licensure in Oklahoma Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper summarizes Oklahoma’s electrology licensing law, pointing out how it is the most onerous in the nation. No public interest justification is found for licensing...
by Byron Schlomach | Jun 12, 2017 | Research
Funeral Director and Embalmer Licensure in Oklahoma Authors Byron Schlomach and Baylee Butler Abstract This paper briefly describes licensing of the funeral and embalming industry in Oklahoma. It finds no public interest justification for such licensing and recommends...
by 1889 Institute | Apr 11, 2017 | Research
Wind Energy in Oklahoma: A Costly Solution in Search of a Problem Author Robert Michaels Abstract This paper rigorously demonstrates that wind electrical generation is very costly and that subsidies for wind energy through tax credits at the federal and state levels...
by Byron Schlomach | Mar 15, 2017 | Research
Critique of the Incentive Evaluation Commission’s Tax Incentive Evaluation Report: 2016 Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper looks at the first report of Oklahoma’s Incentive Evaluation Commission (IEC) and finds it wanting. The IEC was created to...
by Byron Schlomach | Mar 9, 2017 | Research
Barbering and Cosmetology Licensure in Oklahoma Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper briefly describes the state of cosmetology and barbering licensing in the state. It recommends that the licensing statute in this area be allowed to expire July 1, 2017...
